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Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Tanya Rivers
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing is a quick and healthy side dish perfect for summer. Crisp cucumber slices are tossed in a creamy peanut dressing with a hint of spice, making it the ideal easy recipe for busy weeknights, light lunches, or potluck gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian Inspired
Servings 4 side servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, and chili flakes until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and gently toss until well coated.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until serving if making ahead to maintain crispness. Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference or omit for a mild version.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cucumber salad, easy recipe, healthy snack, spicy peanut dressing
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